Händel

A Biographical Kaleidoscope

The publication in the Händel festival year 2009! Georg Friedrich Händel is undoubtedly one of the most distinguished baroque composers. Over the centuries, his works have always ranked very highly in popularity ratings. Whether it is the "Water Music" or his "Messiah", Händel has set the benchmark in all categories of music. In this earBOOK, author Detmar Huchting presents the great composer who made his way from the Saxon province to the opera capital, London, with the help of his ambition and talent.

Four music CDs offer a representative cross-section of Händel's creative works. Renowned artists like Lynne Dawson, Peter Schreier, Theo Adam, Helmut Koch or the LAUTTEN COMPAGNEY, as well as orchestras like the Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra guarantee top-class performances.